BBQ/grilling safety tips, healthy ideas and other info-Part 1

The sunny season means plenty of cookouts and fresh produce, but while you are grilling and chilling make sure to be aware of E. Coli.

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Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender.Whirl until smooth.Makes 2 ¼ cups for 18 servings.

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You can buy already cooked, chilled shrimp at most groceries and supermarkets; but if you prefer to cook your own, here's what to do for tender shrimp that's packing flavor:

Poached-Combine water, bay leaves, lemon halves and Old Bay Seasoning in a pot.Bring to a boil.Add raw, peeled shrimp and remove from heat.Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Sauteed or Grilled-Toss raw, peeled shrimp in olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and ground cumin.Saute in a hot skillet or grill for 3 minutes on each side.

According to renowned master chef Guy Fieri (pronounced “fee-eddy”), the biggest grilling mistake people make is using lighter fluid: " It's nasty and you don't want it in your food.” He recommends getting some real charcoal, something that's got wood in it (no self-lighting stuff) and using a charcoal chimney starter (“you load your paper in the bottom, put your favorite typeof charcoal on the top, and light”).“The most common problem is not cooking with enough fire or cooking over coals that haven't established themselves.”

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